Low Carb Spicy Thai Salad with Cashews

I have found that the more flavor something has the easier it is for me to stay away from carbs. I definitely need big, bold flavors in my diet! This low carb spicy Thai salad totally fits the bill.

I think this is just as pretty as it is delicious. Imagine how many covetous looks you’ll be getting for coworkers when you take this low carb spicy Thai salad for lunch?

What a great way to have the last laugh on all of those people who ate pizza in front of you when you were on induction.

I’ll be honest. I buy a bag of coleslaw mix and use that. I usually don’t feel like taking the time to grate cabbage. Since this salad doesn’t store well I like to make the spicy peanut dressing and keep it in the refrigerator. I mix the salad ingredients except the avocado and cashews and keep that in a storage container. If I just want one salad I take a handful of the salad, pour a couple of tablespoons of he dressing over top, and then sprinkle with cashews and avocado. Yummy salad for one!

OK. Let’s talk flavor. This is spicy from the chili oil and the jalapenos. Cabbage and cashews add a nice, satisfying crunch, the vinegar and lime give it a little pucker. Fresh ginger and garlic provide exotic warmth, and the avocado pieces, along with the peanut dressing, give it richness. I think it works perfectly as a light lunch or dinner — it’s a little too heavy for me to use as a side. I am a very light eater and I get full really fast.

I blame my lack of thyroid. :p

Yes, it does have a tiny bit of molasses for flavor – it adds nearly nothing nutritionally but it does give a little bit of flavor. I hope you’ll try this and then come back and let me know what you think!

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Low Carb Spicy Thai Salad with Cashews

A crunchy, sweet, spicy, tangy salad that has an unmistakable Asian flavor. It is perfect as a vegetarian main dish or as a light lunch. For dinner pair it with grilled chicken. Try not to have leftovers - it gets soggy over time.

Prep Time 10minutes

Total Time 10minutes

Servings 6servings

Author Marye

Ingredients

Salad

3cupsshredded cabbage

2cupsshredded red cabbage

1cupchopped green onions

1cupsnow peassliced on a diagonal

1/2cupsliced celery

1/2cupdiced avocado

1/2cuproasted cashews

1/4cupshredded carrot

1/4cupchoppedfresh basil

1/4cupchopped. fresh cilantro

2tablespoonsminced jalapenoor more to taste

1lime

Dressing

2tablespoonssmooth peanut butter

2tablespoonsrice wine vinegar

1teaspoonred chile-sesame oil

1teaspoonsoy sauce

2teaspons erythritol or other sugar free sweetener

1/2teaspoonof molasses

1clovegarlicfinely minced

2teaspoonsfreshly grated ginger

Instructions

Dressing

Night before you want to use the dressing whisk the dressing ingredients together until well mixed.

Add enough water to make it a good, pourable consistency.

Store in a covered jar in the refrigerator.

Salad

Mix all ingredients gently in a bowl.

Pour the salad dressing over and toss so the dressing coats all of the ingredients.